S-45-35 over Bennett Swamp
FairWilliamsburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI N Greeleyville · Structure no. 000000000001657
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-45-35 over Bennett Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-45-35 over Bennett Swamp in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 76 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-45-35 over Bennett Swamp built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is S-45-35 over Bennett Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does S-45-35 over Bennett Swamp carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is S-45-35 over Bennett Swamp?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-45-35 over Bennett Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.